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It all started when my neighbor's apple tree lost a limb and he didn't know what to do with all those apples. It didn't take long for me to say, "I'll take them!" Over the past few weeks I have scrambled to get a grinder and a press put together and press some apple juice. So far five gallons have been made. <br />
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I may turn this into a how to article. Let's start with a parts list...<br />
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Shredder<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DZGN7Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000DZGN7Q&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20&linkId=IVJ75ZTWLOWACP2N">Waste King L-8000 Legend Series 1.0-Horsepower Continuous-Feed Garbage Disposal</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000DZGN7Q" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (I have witnessed this one run continuously for 20-30 min. Hasn't shut off yet. I have heard some overheat.)</li>
<li>plastic cookie container for hopper (could use a bowl I guess)</li>
<li>old scrap wood and screws for table</li>
<li>powerstrip for foot switch</li>
<li>PVC pipe (some comes with the disposal)</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=bottle%20jack&linkCode=ur2&tag=bebi2-20&url=search-alias%3Dtools&linkId=GMAA7JLTTZI22QJ3" target="_blank">bottle jack</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (I used a 6 ton from Harbor Freight)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=6.5%20gallon%20food%20grade%20bucket&linkCode=ur2&tag=bebi2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=FZRFEGY6F4MA36C5" target="_blank">6.5 gallon food grade bucket</a> (5 gal would work too, maybe better. I drilled a bunch of holes in it for the juice to come out)</li>
<li>5 gallon food grade bucket<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>a tin foil baking pan for under the bucket to catch the juice</li>
<li>disc of sturdy wood cut 1 inch in diameter less than the bottom of the bucket</li>
<li>pieces of wood to reinforce the disc (lots of pressure!)</li>
<li>a couple 5 gallon paint strainer bags</li>
<li>something for the top of the bottle jack to press into, a piece of hardwood</li>
<li>plastic wrap to wrap the disc</li>
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It didn't cost me much because I had most of the stuff. Only had to buy the disposal ($80 sale on Amazon) and the bottle jack ($16?). The setup works pretty well. Here are the steps for a session.</div>
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<li>drag stuff out of my garage and setup</li>
<li>sanitize equipment (I use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NB6YNI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000NB6YNI&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20&linkId=B3BHRZ4E66EVMXJI">Iodophor Sanitizer 32 oz</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000NB6YNI" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. It is biodegradable. If you are going to pasteurize you don't have to worry about this step because you'll be killing any wild yeast and pathogens with the heat on the stove.)</li>
<li>wash apples (throw them in a big tub of water)</li>
<li>quarter apples with knife & cutting board (quartering helps the disposal deal with the apples, the skin kinda acts like a slick shield and the disposal doesn't like to bite. Quarter helps this.)</li>
<li>turn on disposal</li>
<li>put apples in 2 quarters at a time</li>
<li>use a dowel or short board to push appls into disposal safely</li>
<li>apples come out the PVC into the bucket lined with paint strainer</li>
<li>two large bowels of apple quarters (I know very scientific) provide almost two gallons of juice</li>
<li>that's about the right amount for one pressing</li>
<li>put bucket with holes on the tin foil baking pan, on the press</li>
<li>transfer pulp in the paint strainer bag from bucket to the bucket with holes</li>
<li>fold the strainer back on itself</li>
<li>place disc press head on the pulp outside the bag</li>
<li>add the bottle jack</li>
<li>start pressing by jacking up the ....er...jack</li>
<li>wait for the pulp to compress and the jack to loosen a bit</li>
<li>repeat until it seems like you are reaching the point of diminishing returns</li>
<li>be careful because the jack is under lots of pressure, don't go too far</li>
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Fermenting a still cider (no bubbly)<br />
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NOTE: very simple method, there are tons of variations you can try</div>
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<li>get some english ale yeast (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&hvadid=87296629625&hvdev=c&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvpone=&hvpos=1t1&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvrand=8447173255900166290&index=aps&keywords=safale%20s-04%20yeast&linkCode=ur2&ref=pd_sl_4u35s3ykow_b&tag=bebi2-20&linkId=PODYXPQSF4JZI4SQ" target="_blank">English Ale Yeast - Safale S-04</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />) 1 packet per 5 gal</li>
<li>find a container to ferment in, a fermenter (something with an airlock would be good)</li>
<li>sanitize it (no fragrance oxyclean, one step, iodophor, etc.)</li>
<li>pour juice into fermenter, close it up, add air lock</li>
<li>wait till the bubble stop (should be less than a week, perhaps a few days)</li>
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<li>drink</li>
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Bryan Kolesar, friend and neighbor, just put a book out. My copy hasn't come yet, but, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it without even reading a review. He is one of the most thorough researching writers I know. Check out his site <a href="http://www.brewlounge.com/">The Brew Lounge</a> for periodic and very carefully curated lists of events in the mid-atlantic region and other goodies. And, yes he can homebrew.<br />
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On a separate note, I added local honey to a batch of English Style Ale I brewed over the summer. Instead of boiling it and potentially losing some of the delicate honey flavors, I added it to the fermenter and well it started to show signs of acetobacteria growing in it. Evidently this is a risk with unpasteurized honey and not boiling it with the wort. In an effort to save it from turning to vinegar, I kegged it immediately, thus robbing it of its oxygen source and voila I had a nice slitghtly wild tasting brew on my hands. Not bad for an accident. Was a big hit at the family reunion too.</div>
Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-14300022189349110132013-10-07T20:38:00.002-04:002013-10-07T20:41:04.268-04:00Homegrown Hops 2013My hops are out there on the bine just drying up and blowing away. They actually grew pretty well this year. Didn't fertilize them or really care for them all that much. So nothing ventured nothing gained.<br />
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My father on the other hand took just about the same approach and well his went crazy. He lives at a higher elevation and planted them in a well drained soil. Tons and tons of Cascade hops from one three year old plant. So, we just chopped down a few bines and put them up in the garage attic to dry.<br />
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His success could be the soil and the climate. Could also be the maturity of the plant. Mine did well on the third year too. We'll see next year.<br />
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I'm not worried about oxidation. Not worried about anything really. I figure I'll use them for dry hopping or late in the boil sometime. The last few batches I did turned out great this way.<br />
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Started cleaning out the brew garage. I'll wait while you recover from the shock of that statement.</div>
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Feeling better? OK</div>
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Seriously, it looks like brewing is on the agenda again. Every so many years I need a break, but, I have a few annual commitments I brew for and hopefully that will get me back in the swing of things.<div>
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I have plenty of ingredients. I'm thinking of something quick and easy with low alchohol, but flavorful. Back to the old english ale yeast I think. Will have to dig into the freezer for those hops I bought last year or the ones from the year before. The first brew after a hiatus always comes with some experimentation. The hops may have faded a bit, I might be a bit rusty and I want it NOW!</div>
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In the back of my head I have some ideas about upcoming brews once I get dialed in again.</div>
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<li>elderberries</li>
<li>my first sour beer</li>
<li>saison</li>
<li>lots of low ABV stuff</li>
<li>local honey</li>
<li>some braggot in the distant future with local unfiltered unpasteurized cider</li>
<li>my Dad's hops</li>
<li>my hops from last year</li>
<li>choke cherries</li>
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Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-88883016066600297652013-03-19T22:18:00.004-04:002013-03-19T22:20:32.079-04:00Hop Resources Updated<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-33998813082477880502013-03-18T20:24:00.003-04:002013-03-18T20:24:57.524-04:00teresa's next door<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-76809969188769652082013-01-01T22:09:00.001-05:002013-01-01T22:12:49.260-05:00I wish you all a wonderful new year.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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growing hops<br />
just being youAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-58054939338992659172012-12-20T18:01:00.000-05:002012-12-20T18:03:46.340-05:00Bahl Hornin’I'm drinkin' an <a href="http://www.avbc.com/main/our-beers/winter-solstice-seasonal-ale/">Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale</a> and on the label there's a bear with horns which after all these years I finally noticed (I'm not very observant). It also says "Bahl Hornin' since 1987". Pre-Internet I would have held that strange sayin' in my head for a long time wondering what the hell it meant. Thanks to our Internet thingy which is almost like a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy_(fictional)">Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy</a> I can just look it up. (BTW read the books)<br />
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<a href="http://www.andersonvalleymuseum.org/boont.html">This is what I found</a></div>
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I love this world. Oh, and I like the beer.</div>
Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-64578612522007486302012-12-17T19:50:00.003-05:002012-12-20T18:16:21.787-05:00A Winter Solstice Story: The partial mash brew kit from Midwest arrived!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>I have been asked by Midwest if I would like to review one of their kits and well, since they sent it to me for free. What the heck. This is the first in a series of posts reviewing their product. Now where were we?</i><br />
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It was a cool Winter's night about a week before the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice">Solstice</a>. Had just finished typing to the rep from <a href="http://www.midwestsupplies.com/">Midwest</a>, "no it hasn't arrived yet". The dogs were bothering me. Barked at them a bit and hit send. I thought, "Was that the delivery guy?". I sprang to the front door to see what was the matter. And there it was in the cool LED glow of our holiday decorations, a brown box that said "FRAGILE" (say Fraj-eel-aaa). Italian I think. Decided to bring it in anyway and here is what I found.<br />
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A brand spankin' new <i>Dubbel 'em Up</i> partial mash kit with the following;</div>
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Instructions<br />
6 lb. Belgian Pils malt<br />
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1/4 lb. Aromatic<br />
1/4 lb. Biscuit<br />
1 lb. Light Candi Sugar<br />
1 oz. Hallertau<br />
1 oz. Saaz pellet hops<br />
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It wasn't a lamp in the shape of a woman's leg, but, something much better. Something I can use. Something that could transform into a beautiful elixir of magical wonder, fermentables and stuff to ferment with.<br />
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Now I just need to set a day to brew :-) And clear a path to my brewing stuff in the garage. And clean out a carboy. And probably get rid of that infected beer that's been out there for a while. And...</div>
Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-25178560396912000842012-12-06T22:58:00.002-05:002012-12-06T23:01:02.342-05:00Advice: Homebrew Gift Ideas 2012 Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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NOTE: Direct product links below are referrals to Amazon.<br />
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How the heck do you buy for a homebrewer? Where do you buy? What are all of those weird things they use? <br />
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First, if I were you I would look into buying something at the local homebrew store if possible. Typically these folks are very knowledgeable. They depend on a healthy local homebrew culture. That means you. Also, good local businesses are good for your local economy. The American Homebrewers Association<a href="http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply-shop"> lists shops who have registered with them</a>. You can also try a search in Google Maps.<br />
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For online purchases go here for general <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=homebrew%20beer&linkCode=ur2&tag=bebi2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps" target="_blank">Amazon Homebrew Stuff</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. There are many other online retailers you may find useful as well. Also, there are tons of websites about homebrewing out there.<br />
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If you want my advice on what to buy, try any of the suggestions below or make requests in the comments. I'll do my best to steer you in the right direction.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006LAKR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00006LAKR&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">Zymurgy Magazine Subscription</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00006LAKR" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - I find reading something that isn't on a screen enjoyable every now and then. This magazine has been there since the early days and something you'll find many homebrewers subscribe through.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NV9CE6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000NV9CE6&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">Cornelius Keg CO2 Charger</a> - For the homebrewer who kegs, but, doesn't want to take the whole CO2 canister.<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000NV9CE6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> My Dad uses one to serve out of keg I refill for him.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OGZIM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0064OGZIM&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">New 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0064OGZIM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - Just purchased two similar to these. Much easier to transport than 5 gal kegs. Definitely more expensive than a reconditioned keg, but, that's why somebody ought to buy one for that special homebrewer.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OGROY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0064OGROY&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">2.5 Gallon Mini Draft System (New Keg)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0064OGROY" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - Nice little package of the charger and keg together with spigot. I used a setup like this at my Mom's holiday party over Thanksgiving.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OKADS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0064OKADS&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">The Carbonater</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0064OKADS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - A used soda bottle with the standard PET size screw top and one of these and you can carbonate anything. Helpful for taking some beer with you and keeping it fresh and pressurized with CO2. Makes it possible to save smaller amounts of homebrew. Also allows you to try different carbonation levels with your beer. LOVE this thing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064ODELI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0064ODELI&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">Regular 5/16" Auto-Siphon</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0064ODELI" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - Makes it easy to transfer beer to and from containers. Really makes life easier.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004XSC5/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00004XSC5&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00004XSC5" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - Magnetic back, long tether, simple, effective, accurate ... sure I'd like something fancier, but, this was cheap and is more than adequate.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060531053/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0060531053&linkCode=as2&tag=bebi2-20">The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Third Edition</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bebi2-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0060531053" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - Think of it as a Wikipedia article for everything about homebrew, before the Internet. There are other books. I have them. None of them have the character and authenticity of Mr Papazian.<br />
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Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-4663742552707700292012-12-06T21:49:00.003-05:002012-12-06T23:01:33.892-05:00The nice folks at Midwest Homebrew Supplies...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_qgSiWn6QJsoxJRXjGUDmDJTyCWzvKRGaI03OrlQ7L6i1LndNH_Hh8Z-CpB0wwllixy-MVzXGQ-F2wSilxClYB2XCJ8si9GSwJ9ic14gszPvEbJBo2G1pJcQkyrvJDpNKJBqPriV_TI/s1600/2012-12-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG_qgSiWn6QJsoxJRXjGUDmDJTyCWzvKRGaI03OrlQ7L6i1LndNH_Hh8Z-CpB0wwllixy-MVzXGQ-F2wSilxClYB2XCJ8si9GSwJ9ic14gszPvEbJBo2G1pJcQkyrvJDpNKJBqPriV_TI/s640/2012-12-002.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
(photo from recent trek hunting in the woods, or maybe it was more like photographing)<br />
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The nice folks at <a href="http://www.midwestsupplies.com/">Midwest Supplies</a> asked if I would consider writing about one of their kits. I agreed to and in turn they are sending me a complementary kit. I'll let you know when it comes in and post a full write up of the experience. The goal for me would be to provide useful information about their kits from a beginners perspective. This falls in line with my belief that anything that makes it easier for folks to brew there own beer is a good thing.<br />
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If you have questions you would like answered, let me know.<br />
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Hello, anybody out there? Hope you all are doing well where ever you may be out there.Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-90245151315498677632012-11-11T16:50:00.000-05:002012-11-11T16:50:34.293-05:00[Creeeeek]. Anybody home? Hmmm....kinda dusty around here...Been taking a break from brewing, but, it's time to brew again. Time to brew a quick beer for a holiday party. English Ale yeast and simple grain bill with just a bit of hops. Then fermented for a few days and chilled and kegged at the last possible moment.Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-32436690951067713712012-09-05T17:58:00.003-04:002012-09-05T17:58:46.251-04:00White House Released the Recipe...Just like any good homebrewer would.<br />
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<a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/09/01/ale-chief-white-house-beer-recipe">http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/09/01/ale-chief-white-house-beer-recipe</a>
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Well, it take a petition to get to happen.Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-10922188843577710302012-08-28T22:17:00.000-04:002012-08-28T22:17:26.823-04:00Starting a brewery...not so fast...<br />
Before an empty room in the township building we presented our case to the board. We were seeking a special exception to the zoning ordinance for residential neighborhoods for a home occupation, a brewery. After about an hour of answering questions our request was turned down. Needless to say we are disappointed, but, it wasn't unexpected. Everything seemed to focus around manufacturing in a residential area.<br />
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So, it seems our dream is put on hold for now. A big thank you to those of you who wished us luck :-) The silver lining, we can still make homebrewed beer.<br />
Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-88599808444037939632012-08-24T12:19:00.001-04:002012-08-24T14:34:03.410-04:00#homebrew sign the petitition http://tinyurl.com/d3dluafGo sign the petition...<br />
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<a href="http://tinyurl.com/d3dluaf">http://tinyurl.com/d3dluaf</a><br />
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(Just testing the translation to twitter.)Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-76622191476103065702012-08-24T12:09:00.002-04:002012-08-24T12:09:59.130-04:00Sign the petition: Release the recipe.This seems as valid as any other governmental activity, don't you think? Keep the hope alive :-)<div>
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<a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/release-recipe-honey-ale-home-brewed-white-house/XkpkYwc0">https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/release-recipe-honey-ale-home-brewed-white-house/XkpkYwc0</a>
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Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-25131045622439251982012-08-22T15:04:00.000-04:002012-08-22T15:14:07.528-04:00I reckon' I'll get to startin' a brewery...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right my wife and I are exploring starting a brewery. If you've ever looked into such a thing, you'll understand why I use the word "exploring". Let's see we'll need money, time, permission, permission, permission, permission, a market full of interested customers, support, business skills, marketing skills, oh hell you get the point. There's like a million things you need. Oh, I almost forgot, brewing skills.<br />
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First stop, local Zoning Board meeting. This whole things reminds me of getting in the car with my younger sister when we were kids. She would ask, "Is this a short road or a long road?" Of course we could answer her. After all we knew where we were going.<br />
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This situation is a little different and I'm OK with that :-)<br />
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<br />Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-47355512579162884322012-08-22T14:43:00.003-04:002012-08-22T14:44:16.784-04:00Homebrew: What the White House can teach the country about brewing beer.<div class="tr_bq">
Do you think more people should understand what it takes to make beer? Do you get strange looks from people when you say you make your own beer? Do people ask you if it is legal to make your own beer? Well, the White House has been making their own beer and now some folks have asked that the recipe(s) be released to the public.</div>
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I'd love to hear more about this in the news and I'd like people to see that they could make beer just like the White House does.<br />
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Here is a petition. Sign it if you like. They need your signatures.<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/release-recipe-honey-ale-home-brewed-white-house/XkpkYwc0" style="color: #0068cf;" target="_blank">https://petitions.whitehouse.<wbr></wbr>gov/petition/release-recipe-<wbr></wbr>honey-ale-home-brewed-white-<wbr></wbr>house/XkpkYwc0</a></span> </blockquote>
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Here is the Reddit post where someone states they also made a separate FOIA request<br />
<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/yjlp9/so_i_submitted_a_foia_request_for_you_today/">http://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/yjlp9/so_i_submitted_a_foia_request_for_you_today/</a> </blockquote>
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More info on the whole topic at the Huffington Post.<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/21/white-house-beer-recipe-obama_n_1818531.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/21/white-house-beer-recipe-obama_n_1818531.html</a></blockquote>
Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-78418809093219557072012-08-22T12:47:00.003-04:002012-08-22T12:47:36.946-04:00Site funding: Thank You!This site is funded by me. I pay for the domain and other miscellaneous fees. You will see advertising on some of the pages in the forms of Amazon referrals. I typically only make recommendations for items that I have used and found useful. Hopefully this provides some value to you by helping you find things to make better beer, grow hops, etc. In return I get enough money from these referrals to cover my fees more or less.<br />
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So, in essence this site is funded by my readers as well. Thank you for using the link at the top of the site or on various popular pages to shop at Amazon. I do appreciate it and I don't take it for granted.<br />
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Adam BeckAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-70650648628912732332012-08-13T14:17:00.000-04:002012-08-13T14:34:33.302-04:00Picking Cascade hops in Western Pennsylvania...If these Cascade plants are any indication the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegheny_Mountains">Allegheny Mountains</a> might be a good climate for growing hops. My father's plants are covered in cones. The location is up on a hill with well drained soil, lots of sun and pretty consistent breeze. As you can see from the photo this isn't a very tall planting. I think the vinyl fence is about six feet tall. The only care given to these was some mulch. No pruning back at the bottom of the bine. No extra watering. Fairly dry Spring and Summer too. Some minor damage from Japanese Beetles.<br />
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We picked only the ones that were ready or close enough about a pound I think. We didn't weigh them.. Should be enough for the flavoring/aroma additions in the next batch of beer. Maybe I'll use them green/fresh instead of drying them.<br />
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Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-49812606291495678992012-07-31T11:48:00.000-04:002012-07-31T11:51:47.766-04:00Berliner Weisse brew session draft 1.0Hope you enjoyed Mr. Peek and his dancin' man. LOL Something I ran across while looking up some music to learn.<br />
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I'll use this space to plan my next beer, something like a berliner weisse. Grain bill will be American two row with some German wheat malt. Hops will be negligible. Beersmith will help me with that calculation. Yeast will be lactobacillus either from some uncrushed grain or from a White Labs vial. <br />
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By the way I added links to the resource page <a href="http://www.nonconfermist.com/2012/07/berliner-weisse-resources.html">here</a>.<br />
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Steps...<br />
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Draft 1.0<br />
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Day Before<br />
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<li>Write recipe</li>
<li>Prepare yeast starters</li>
<li>Grow up for as long as necessary</li>
<li>Clean brewery in preparation for brew day</li>
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<li>condition grain with water (maybe, still debating continuing to do this)</li>
<li>mill grain</li>
<li>heat water in HLT</li>
<li>mash in</li>
<li>hold at temp</li>
<li>heat sparge water in HLT</li>
<li>sparge * run into kettle</li>
<li>cool down to 115</li>
<li>need to boil this at some point huh</li>
<li>innoculate wort with lacto</li>
<li>wait 48 hours</li>
<li>taste wort to see if it is acidic enough every 8 hours or so</li>
<li>keep around 105 - 115 for lacto to work best</li>
<li>when ready, chill to 70 for yeast pitch</li>
<li>rack into fermenters</li>
<li>finish with US05</li>
<li>check gravity over next few days</li>
<li>keg or bottle</li>
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</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-71517520473839169732012-07-30T21:02:00.001-04:002012-07-30T21:02:10.531-04:00Oops...looks like Ol' Joe Clark didn't get embeded. Here it is again...<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z62WTDXK_Lg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Richard Peek on the banjo.Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132470796821267566.post-39056559584292429972012-07-29T19:28:00.002-04:002012-07-30T21:00:44.488-04:00Pause for a station break: 'Ol Joe Clark and the Dancin' Man by rpeek<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z62WTDXK_Lg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Thought you might like a little distraction :-)Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.com0